A WOMAN has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a woman in Hartlepool

Cleveland Police have confirmed tonight a 48-year-old woman has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Kelly Franklin, who was 29.

The alleged incident occurred on Oxford Road in Hartlepool on Friday, August 3

The woman will appear at Teesside Magistrates Court tomorrow.

Last month, Torbjorn Kettlewell, 30, of The Oval, Hartlepool, appeared at Teesside Crown Court via a videolink, charged with murdering Ms Franklin. 

He also faced a separate charge of possessing a knife, which he denied.

Judge Simon Bourne-Arton QC fixed the trial, which is expected to last a week, for January 14.

Mr Kettlewell, also known as Ian, denied the charges.

He was remanded in custody.